Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-7 - FOOD DIVISION REGULATIONS
Subject 40-7-7 - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PECANS
Rule 40-7-7-.13 - Size Classifications for Pecans in the Shell
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 40-7-7-.13
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
Size of pecans may be specified in connection with the grade in accordance with one of the following classifications. To meet the requirements for any one of these classifications, the lot must conform to both the specified number of nuts per pound and the weight of the 10 smallest nuts per 100-nut sample:
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Size classification pound |
Number of Minimum weight of the nuts per 10 smallest nuts in a 100-nut sample |
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Oversize |
55 or less |
In each classification, the 10 smallest nuts per 100 must weigh at least 7 percent of the total weight of the 100-nut sample. |
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Extra large |
56 to 63 |
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Large |
64 to 77 |
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Medium |
78 to 95 |
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Small |
96 to 120 |
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Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. Sec. 26-2.1et seq.
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